TSMS-2150X-16A
7
Rev. 08/03
Ph: 800-421-6511
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Installation Procedure
Signal Combining Methods
PICO MACOM
recommends connecting the headend components in
the following manner: Each of the modulators, signal processors or
strip amplifiers output are connected to a combining network. Either a
PHC-12G
or a
PHC-24G
headend combiner may be used to accomplish
this purpose.
The
PHC-12G
or
PHC-24G
passive headend combiner consists of two
rows of directional couplers combined by a hybrid splitter. Normally,
the odd channels are combined on one row while even channels are
combined on the other row of directional couplers for maximum isolation.
The output of the combiners may be connected to the input of a launch
amplifier such as a
CA-30RK550
or
CA-30RK1000
. The output of the
amplifier is connected to the main distribution line.
The
CHC16U/550
and
CHC16U/860
sixteen channel active combiners
provides both signal combining and post amplification of the headend
signals. Up to 16 channels may be combined using the
CHC16U
. The
combiner gain is 15 dB per channel.
A 24 channel system hook-up is shown. (The same combining result may
be accomplished by using a single
PHC-24G
).
The two
PHC-12G
outputs are combined via a two-way splitter, which is
connected to a
CA-30RK1000
launch amplifier. The input levels to the
combiner, whether from a modulator, signal processor or a strip amplifier,
must be at the same amplitude.
Installation
It is recommended that assistance be available to safely install equipment
in equipment racks.
1
.
Install chassis in equipment rack (equipment rack sold separately) by
supporting the bottom and rear of
TSMS-2150X-16A
at the desired
elevation in rack.
2
. Line up the side holes of chassis with the tapped equipment rack
holes.
3
.
Insert the provided screws through the mounting holes at the
extreme left and right of faceplate and thread into the tapped
equipment rack holes.
4
. Fasten the bottom screws first, then fasten top screws. (tighten
securely).
5
. Connect a cable from the
RHCP
port of a
LNB
to the
LNB RHCP
(13/14V)
port of the
TSMS-2150X-16A
.
6
.
Connect a cable from the
LHCP
port of a
LNB
to the
LNB LHCP
of
the
TSMS-2150X-16A
.
8
.
Connect a receiver input to the OUT port of the unit.
9
.
Plug the wall adaptor plug into the jack located in the back of the unit.
10
. Plug the adaptor into a 120Vac, 60Hz wall receptacle.
